Russian Finances Get Shakier, Despite Short-Term Bonus From Iran War

As oil prices fall back to levels not seen since before the Middle East war began, the Kremlin will be forced to confront a deepening budget deficit.

By Ivan Nechepurenko · The New York Times – World

As oil prices fall back to levels not seen since before the Middle East war began, the Kremlin will be forced to confront a deepening budget deficit.